April 30, 2013

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Purdue University College of
Health and Human Sciences is accepting nominations for the 12th annual
Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award.

The award honors community programs or collaborations that
help to strengthen the well-being of Indiana families. Youth programs serving
both caregivers and children that help to unify and build up families also may
apply.

A cash award of up to
$1,500 will be given to the winning organization. Other finalists may
receive up to $500.

The college is accepting nominations through June 7.
Groups, organizations and collaborations may self-nominate. All nominations
must have the signed endorsement of the local community foundation officer.

Nominees and finalists from past years are encouraged to
reapply. Past winners include a group that paired middle-class allies with
families struggling with poverty, and a child literacy program that serves six
Indiana counties.